Best Market Analysis Tools?

[Victoria Imlach]

Hey Everyone! I've been studying up on real estate investing for about a month now, its an interest I've always had (growing up with my mom being a real estate agent), that I never considered pursuing until now. I have a degree in engineering....not finance or business so learning the ins and outs of the various types of investments and financing options is an ongoing effort. One thing I have definitely picked up is how important it is to understand your market. What are some tools (preferably free, online resources) that you use to gage median property value and median rental income? I'd like to be able to use this information along with population data, income data, and  industry data to see if a market looks good and no better people to ask than the Bigger Pockets community! Thanks in advance I look forward to chatting!

[Nicole Heasley Beitenman]

Rentometer, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and citydata.com.